01|09|2011

Alan Palomo (aka Neon Indian) is pushing the
luxury packaging envelope, with a custom synthesizer designed by
Bleep Labs bundled with his forthcoming album Era Extraña.
The Pal198X features two triangle wave oscillators and swappable
controls, in a bundle which also includes a 12", CD, T-shirt and
poster. Watch the intro video starring Palomo below. More info
here.
Neon Indian plays Heaven London, 16 November, £10.

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